Dr. Yurkiewicz is a primary care physician and oncologist on the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the author of the new book, Fragmented: A Doctor’s Quest to Piece Together ...

When Americans feel sick, they often face a choice: Try to make a doctor's appointment − and potentially wait days or weeks − or head to the closest urgent care or retail clinic to see a provider ...

Nearly a third of Americans lack access to primary care services, including routine checkups, while 40 percent of U.S. adults say they’re delaying care or going without because of the financial costs.